Strategic Procurement Manager - Italy - Indirect & Direct

1st Executive Ltd; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global industrial organization seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities in Milan, Italy. The successful candidate will drive strategic purchasing, manage a team, and develop supplier strategies to optimize processes. This senior role requires a minimum of three years' experience in strategic procurement, strong analytical skills, and excellent negotiation capabilities. A degree in Engineering or Economics is preferred. This position offers autonomy, international exposure, and significant impact within the organization.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years' experience in strategic procurement or a similar role.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and subcontractor management.
• Exposure to industrial, construction, manufacturing or technical environments.

Mansioni

• Lead the strategic procurement function in Italy.
• Drive strategic purchases and cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage strategic elevator projects and cross-country initiatives.

Conoscenze

Analytical

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Solution-oriented

Formazione

Degree in Engineering or Economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Strategic Procurement Manager - Italy - Indirect & Direct

Contact:

Nick Cooke

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

J692289_1765531310

Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2026-01-11

Startdate:

ASAP

Strategic Procurement Manager - Italy

Milan, Italy - Global Industrial Group | Growing Organisation

We are partnering with a global, innovation-driven industrial organisation to recruit a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities in Italy and support strategic initiatives across the wider Europe.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with leadership teams and driving supplier strategy, sourcing excellence and process optimisation.

Mission:

• Lead the strategic procurement function in Italy, managing a small, experienced team.
• Drive strategic purchases, cross-functional initiatives and category strategies
• Own the development of supplier strategies, framework agreements and strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with procurement standards, guidelines and subcontractor processes.
• Be a key interface with internal stakeholders (Directors, Area Managers, operational teams) and external suppliers.

Spend Scope (Italy - €41M)

• Subcontractor Services
• Technical components
• OEM Spare Parts
• Fasteners
• Fleet Vehicles
• ELV Cabins
• Fleet Operations
• Road Freight, Production Supplies & others

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop the Italy strategic purchasing team - 2 Buyers
• Strengthen procurement capability, processes and supplier relationships at local and regional level.

Category & Supplier Strategy

• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers in Italy.
• Conduct supplier reviews, performance meetings and long-term partnerships.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate framework agreements and contracts.

Project Ownership

• Manage strategic elevator projects and cross-country initiatives.
• Drive cost optimisation, risk management, compliance and supplier innovation.

Governance & Reporting

• Own the procurement guidelines for Italy.
• Report KPIs related to purchasing activity, performance and compliance.
• Ensure alignment with group procurement standards and subcontractor requirements.

Required Profile

Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in strategic procurement or a similar role.

Experience in sourcing, contracting and subcontractor management (desirable).

Exposure to industrial, construction, manufacturing or technical environments is an advantage.

Strong analytical, negotiation and project management capabilities.

Able to drive change, influence stakeholders and work cross-functionally.

Proactive, solution-oriented, structured and resilient.

Languages

Education

Degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent.

Other strong profiles will be considered.

Why This Role?

Be the country lead for a major function in a global organisation.

Work across multiple countries, stakeholders and categories.

Take full ownership of a varied and strategic spend.

Join a business investing heavily in people, processes and transformation.

Excellent development opportunities within a growing international group.

If you are seeking a strategic role with autonomy, international exposure and genuine impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.